Daily Specials

Receive a S$100 CapitaVoucher or a S$100 UNIQLO gift card, an exclusively designed Murdoch EZ-Link card and other enrolment perks (worth more than S$400*) when you enrol in any Double Major Degree programme.

6 Key Reasons Why a Double Major Degree Benefits You

Based on 2018 Research in Higher Education, measuring undergraduates’ innovation capacities, it shows that students who double majored scored 17.4% more on the innovation scale than the average student, attributed to the fact that your understanding and knowledge are enhanced with two complementary fields.

Choosing a Double Major expands your prospects with multiple career
paths, giving you more options and improving employability.

Mastery in two different fields is no small feat, requiring substantial
dedication of your time and effort.

Though you may have to sacrifice some leisure time to get the school
work done, research has shown that a Double Major Degree holder earns
more on average over their peers over time, allowing your hard work to
pay greater dividends.

A Diploma holder at age 25 who defers his or her Degree for 3 years
might miss out on S$49,393 (over the next 3 years).

A Diploma holder at age 30 who defers his or her Degree for 10 years
might miss out on S$264,720 (over the next 10 years).

Taking a Double Major offers you the combined skills and knowledge
from two disciplines, allowing you to complement your skill sets, yielding
unique insights and experiences and enhance your career prospects.

For instance, a Double Major in Human Resource Management and
Psychology equips you with the capabilities and know-how of people
management from an organisational perspective, supplemented by
Psychology in its understanding of human behaviour.

Prospective employers will take notice of candidates who have attained Double Majors, as such candidates appear to be self-disciplined, adaptable and resilient.

Marlene McCauley, Associate Academic Dean at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina espoused the virtue of students who took Double Majors by stating that, “With Double Majors, students are saying that they are interested in viewing the world through more than one set of lenses.”

The study of two disciplines will give you broader perspectives with the benefit of exposure to complementary subject matters and diverse groups of people. These can help you to build your communication skills and knowledge, and develop an open mind, key skills sought by most employers in the workforce.

In addition, achieving a Double Major Degree demonstrates to employers that you have the tenacity and are better equipped to handle the job, granting you a competitive edge.

Murdoch University offers a timely Double Major Degree programme that can be completed in 16 months instead of 28 months, subject to university’s approval.

Murdoch University Degree programmes offer a mixture of theory and
practical work focusing on real-world applicability, providing
opportunities to complete real-world projects for industry partners in
your field.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor Transnational Education & Dean, Professor Peter Waring and Deputy Dean, Dr Paola Magni from Murdoch University are based in Singapore to oversee the academic aspects of the programmes and to ensure a high standard of academic delivery here. This is an exclusive arrangement by Murdoch University.

The collective expertise of Murdoch University Singapore Office’s teaching staff, which comprises of both industry experts and academics with PhD qualifications, allows students to gain practical learning and critical thinking skills.

Technology-integrated Learning

Technology-integrated learning refers to a study experience in which students achieve a given set of learning outcomes by interacting in more than one medium.

This approach involves the meaningful and balanced use of digital media such as recorded lectures, podcasts, text or graphics, with other elements such as a video or quiz. It may even encompass active learning methods such as student-generated blogs, where appropriate.

With technology-integrated learning, students will not only reap the benefits of face-to-face guidance and collaboration, but also – in carrying out some of their learning online – benefit from added flexibility and control over the time, place, path and pace of learning.

Studiosity — an on-demand, study-support service

Students will be given additional academic support via access to Studiosity, an on-demand, study-support service. Trained network subject specialists are available to offer you help.

Student support

Classes will be held regularly with full academic support given throughout the duration of your programme.

Our smaller classes (with a maximum of 50 students) ensure a supportive learning environment with more personal attention given to each student.

Associate membership is available to applicants who have completed an accounting degree or an equivalent accounting qualification.

Associate membership is available to anyone holding a degree, or equivalent, with three years of work experience within the financial services industry.

Professional membership is available to holders of recognised tertiary (or degree) qualifications in marketing who have started an active career in marketing, or those with significant practical marketing experience.

The aforementioned accreditations, memberships and recognitions are awarded to Murdoch University, and are indicative of its standing with academics and professionals.

Daily Specials

Receive a S$100 CapitaVoucher or a S$100 UNIQLO gift card, an exclusively designed Murdoch EZ-Link card and other enrolment perks (worth more than S$400*) when you enrol in any Double Major Degree programme.

6 Key Reasons Why a Double Major Degree Benefits You

Based on 2018 Research in Higher Education, measuring undergraduates’ innovation capacities, it shows that students who double majored scored 17.4% more on the innovation scale than the average student, attributed to the fact that your understanding and knowledge are enhanced with two complementary fields.

Choosing a Double Major expands your prospects with multiple career
paths, giving you more options and improving employability.

Mastery in two different fields is no small feat, requiring substantial
dedication of your time and effort.

Though you may have to sacrifice some leisure time to get the school
work done, research has shown that a Double Major Degree holder earns
more on average over their peers over time, allowing your hard work to
pay greater dividends.

A Diploma holder at age 25 who defers his or her Degree for 3 years
might miss out on S$49,393 (over the next 3 years).

A Diploma holder at age 30 who defers his or her Degree for 10 years
might miss out on S$264,720 (over the next 10 years).

Taking a Double Major offers you the combined skills and knowledge
from two disciplines, allowing you to complement your skill sets, yielding
unique insights and experiences and enhance your career prospects.

For instance, a Double Major in Human Resource Management and
Psychology equips you with the capabilities and know-how of people
management from an organisational perspective, supplemented by
Psychology in its understanding of human behaviour.

Prospective employers will take notice of candidates who have attained Double Majors, as such candidates appear to be self-disciplined, adaptable and resilient.

Marlene McCauley, Associate Academic Dean at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina espoused the virtue of students who took Double Majors by stating that, “With Double Majors, students are saying that they are interested in viewing the world through more than one set of lenses.”

The study of two disciplines will give you broader perspectives with the benefit of exposure to complementary subject matters and diverse groups of people. These can help you to build your communication skills and knowledge, and develop an open mind, key skills sought by most employers in the workforce.

In addition, achieving a Double Major Degree demonstrates to employers that you have the tenacity and are better equipped to handle the job, granting you a competitive edge.

Murdoch University offers a timely Double Major Degree programme that can be completed in 16 months instead of 28 months, subject to university’s approval.

Murdoch University Degree programmes offer a mixture of theory and
practical work focusing on real-world applicability, providing
opportunities to complete real-world projects for industry partners in
your field.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor Transnational Education & Dean, Professor Peter Waring and Deputy Dean, Dr Paola Magni from Murdoch University are based in Singapore to oversee the academic aspects of the programmes and to ensure a high standard of academic delivery here. This is an exclusive arrangement by Murdoch University.

The collective expertise of Murdoch University Singapore Office’s teaching staff, which comprises of both industry experts and academics with PhD qualifications, allows students to gain practical learning and critical thinking skills.

Technology-integrated Learning

Technology-integrated learning refers to a study experience in which students achieve a given set of learning outcomes by interacting in more than one medium.

This approach involves the meaningful and balanced use of digital media such as recorded lectures, podcasts, text or graphics, with other elements such as a video or quiz. It may even encompass active learning methods such as student-generated blogs, where appropriate.

With technology-integrated learning, students will not only reap the benefits of face-to-face guidance and collaboration, but also – in carrying out some of their learning online – benefit from added flexibility and control over the time, place, path and pace of learning.

Studiosity — an on-demand, study-support service

Students will be given additional academic support via access to Studiosity, an on-demand, study-support service. Trained network subject specialists are available to offer you help.

Student support

Classes will be held regularly with full academic support given throughout the duration of your programme.

Our smaller classes (with a maximum of 50 students) ensure a supportive learning environment with more personal attention given to each student.

Associate membership is available to applicants who have completed an accounting degree or an equivalent accounting qualification.

Associate membership is available to anyone holding a degree, or equivalent, with three years of work experience within the financial services industry.

Professional membership is available to holders of recognised tertiary (or degree) qualifications in marketing who have started an active career in marketing, or those with significant practical marketing experience.

The aforementioned accreditations, memberships and recognitions are awarded to Murdoch University, and are indicative of its standing with academics and professionals.

Murdoch EDGE @ Kaplan

(EDGE: Entrepreneurship Development & Graduate Employability)

Newly opened in 2019, Murdoch EDGE @ Kaplan offers Murdoch University students and graduates in Singapore a range of unique services to improve their career readiness or gain the confidence to pursue new ideas that can turn into real-world solutions.

Through complimentary services that include industry events, seminars, entrepreneurship training and access to business leaders and mentors to forge new networks, students and graduates of Murdoch University will be enabled with skills that can give them the competitive edge to pursue their careers or entrepreneurial ventures.

Murdoch EDGE @ Kaplan is located at Kaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge on Level 2.

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For Students

1. Career Advisory / Coaching

We have career coaching services where we assess students to uncover their strengths and weaknesses, and guide them according to suitable job roles based on their personality.

2. Work Experience (non-credit bearing internship)

We have a network of companies partnering with us to offer students work experience. With more work experience, students have better opportunities to secure a full-time job.

3. Entrepreneurship Training / Talks

Students can identify, develop and validate their business ideas. They can seek mentorship from entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. There is an entrepreneurship club where like-minded students come together to share resources and ideas.

4. Industry Clinics / Talks

Students will get an opportunity to network with industry practitioners and receive advice about the various job professions from the industry.

5. Professional Development Series

Students will go through a compulsory 1-hour LinkedIn workshop and an optional 1 hour of professional grooming session.

6. Peer Sharing Sessions

This will be a platform for students to share their views on internship and entrepreneurship ideas.

7. Alumni Network

Alumni and students will be invited to Murdoch EDGE @ Kaplan for networking and work-experience opportunities.

8. Recruitment Events

There will be on-campus interviews to allow students to meet and discuss job opportunities with potential employers.

Employability

Raising Your Employability with Industry Relevance

Kaplan in Singapore is committed to offering quality education through higher learning and skills development. As a result, Kaplan students will experience a holistic education with emphasis on graduate outcomes that will enhance their employability.

Over 95%of all employed graduates1secured full-time employment

More than

4 in 5

employed after successful course completion2

Close to

1 in 2

given pay raise3

More than

1 in 4

given promotion3

Our graduates have found employment with companies such as:

Apple

CapitaLand

Citibank

DBS Bank

Drew and Napier LLC

Facebook

Keppel

Mediacorp

Ministry of Home Affairs

Ministry of Manpower

National Council of Social Service

Netflix

People's Association

Procter & Gamble

PwC

Republic of Singapore Air Force

Resorts World Sentosa

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Police Force

UOB

All statistics are based on Kaplan Graduate Employment Survey 2018 conducted by Forbes Research Pte Ltd between February to August 2019, with graduates between June 2017 and May 2018. Respondents include all full-time graduates: 638; and all part-time graduates: 904. This survey is not the same survey as conducted by the Committee for Private Education.

2. Based on Full-time External Degree Programme graduates who were employed (working full-time + working part-time + self-employed/freelance) and seeking employment; excludes those working in the same company prior to completion of course.

Why Kaplan?

Kaplan - The Choice of Many

Kaplan in Singapore is part of Kaplan Inc., one of the world’s most diverse education providers and is the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings, formerly The Washington Post Company. To date, Kaplan in Singapore has students from over 35 countries and regions, and has served more than 65,000 graduates. With over 500 academic programmes and professional certification courses for higher learning and skills development, Kaplan provides opportunities for individuals to pursue lifelong learning.

Kaplan Helps You Get Ahead

At Kaplan, we understand your need to pursue a quality education that can help you achieve your career goals. We offer one of the widest range of academic programmes from Diploma, to Bachelor’s Degrees and Postgraduate qualifications, for you to choose your area of interest and balance your commitment through flexible study modes and schedules.

Disciplines available:

Accounting, Banking & Finance

Business & Management

Communication & Media

Education & Social Sciences

Engineering

Hospitality & Tourism Management

Information Technology

Law & Criminology

Nursing & Health Services

One of the largest private education institutions in Singapore, our campuses, Kaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge and @ PoMo span more than 140,000 sqft. The campuses are located in the heart of the city, all within walking distances from 6 MRT stations across major train lines. All our campuses are strategically located to provide students with convenient and conducive study environments, including state-of-the-art classrooms and computer laboratories, WIFI access, student lounges, well-resourced library and food & beverage outlets on campus.

Raising Your Employability with Industry Relevance

Kaplan in Singapore is committed to offering quality education through higher learning and skills development. As a result, Kaplan students will experience a holistic education with emphasis on graduate outcomes that will enhance their employability.

Higher EducationQualification

Over 25 Diplomas and 300 Degree programmes available

Kaplan
Employability Services

Comprehensive series of initiatives including skills-based training for full-time students

Industry-Ready

Our graduates will be career andindustry-ready

Kaplan Industry Advisory Boards (IABs)

Our six Kaplan Industry Advisory Boards comprising industry leaders and entrepreneurs provide industry perspectives and insights that help us ensure our curriculum is current, relevant and robust. This, together with our enhanced employability initiatives, helps us prepare our students to be industry-ready, with knowledge and key skill sets that employers are looking for in a new graduate.

Developing Industry-Ready Talent

We have a comprehensive series of initiatives to complement our full-time students’ academic learning. Students will be guided to build their professional profile and be equipped with soft, technical and digital skills, ready for life after graduation. These initiatives promote skills-based learning that aim to help our graduates be career and industry-ready to make an impact in the real world.

Kaplan Employability Services

01

4th Industrial Revolution (IR) Courses

Complimentary skills-based training courses to provide students with industry-ready skills

02

Industry Projects

Solve real-world industry problems

03

Work Experience

(Non-credit bearing internship) Increase exposure to the workforce

04

Industry Clinics

Receive advice from industry experts

05

MasterClass Series

Access to industry trends and insights

06

Kaplan iCare

Contribute to society through participating in community activities

07

Professional Development Workshops

Build online profile and attend professional development workshops

08

Career Advisory

Personalised career coaching sessions

09

Graduate Employment

Access to Kaplan's network of employers for graduate opportunities

10

Kaplan Career Fairs

Attend career fairs with employers from different industries offering employment opportunities

Awarded to Kaplan in Singapore by JobsCentral Learning T.E.D. Awards.

Awarded to Kaplan Higher Education Academy.

Awarded to Kaplan Higher Education Institute.

Awarded to Kaplan in Singapore by BERG Icons of Learning 2017.

Refers to Degree programmes at Kaplan in Singapore.

With our university partners and other higher education institutions from Australia, Ireland and the UK (relevant disciplines and/or subject to university requirements).

Subject to entry requirements & university approval.

Terms and conditions apply. Subject to bank’s approval.

Kaplan City Campus @ PoMo and @ Wilkie Edge – The Synergy Pod

Disruption has become prevalent across different sectors, particularly, in education and this has redefined innovation in learning.

As part of Kaplan’s DNA to continuously transform and innovate to benefit our student learning, it has invested in the creation of The Synergy Pod – Classroom of the Future.

Designed and built to deliver the best possible learning experience, every Synergy Pod at Kaplan is a comprehensive blended learning platform that combines effective classroom learning methodology with technologically-mediated resources to enhance every student’s learning experience and engagement.

These modern classrooms were built in mind to encourage teacher-student discussions and peer-to-peer collaboration, providing a dynamic, interactive and immersive learning experience for students.

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Daily Specials Promotion

The daily gifts for the “Daily Specials” promotion and enrolment* perks are valid for enrolments in any Bachelor’s Degree programme at the Murdoch University Online Fair from 6 – 11 July 2020 (Mon-Sat) from 11am to 5pm, subject to the conditions below.

A student who has enrolled in any programme from Murdoch University is entitled to one unit of Daily Specials, one unit of Murdoch EZ-Link card with stored value of S$5, a S$200 study rebate and 50% application fee waiver.

From 6-11 July, the Daily Specials are limited to a total of 10 units of S$100 UNIQLO Gift Card and a total of 15 sets of S$100 CapitaVouchers.

The S$200 study rebate will be automatically deducted from the student’s last instalment for their programme.

The Daily Specials are provided based on a first-come-first-served basis.

Date

S$100 UNIQLO Gift Card

S$100 CapitaVouchers

EZ-Link Card

6 July (Mon)

10

15

25

7 July (Tues)

10

15

25

8 July (Wed)

10

15

25

9 July (Thu)

10

15

25

10 July (Fri)

10

15

25

11 July (Sat)

10

15

25

Total Units

60

90

150

Date

S$100UNIQLO Gift Card

6 July (Mon)

10

7 July (Tue)

10

8 July (Wed)

10

9 July (Thu)

10

10 July (Fri)

10

11 July (Sat)

10

Total Units

60

Date

S$100CapitaVouchers

6 July (Mon)

15

7 July (Tue)

15

8 July (Wed)

15

9 July (Thu)

15

10 July (Fri)

15

11 July (Sat)

15

Total Units

90

Date

EZ-Link Card

6 Mar (Mon)

25

7 Mar (Tue)

25

8 Mar (Wed)

25

9 Mar (Thu)

25

10 Mar (Fri)

25

11 Mar (Sat)

25

Total Units

150

* Important, please note: “Enrolment” refers to an application for a programme where the application fee has been paid.

Murdoch University Online Fair Registration

6-11 July (Mon-Sat) • 11am-5pm

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Ang Bing Quan

Aiming for gainful and lucrative employment, I decided to switch to an IT career, which I felt would also be a fulfilling experience. With its flexible study schedule, wide range of programmes, and the option to take any number of modules per trimester, Murdoch University was the obvious choice. The flexibility alone is advantageous for part-time students like myself.

Set on acquiring an IT-related qualification, I began with a Kaplan Diploma in Information Technology as my foundation. Through its completion, I had smooth advancement to my chosen Bachelor of Science in Cyber Forensics & Information Security and Computer Science Double Major Degree.

Seeing how computer science and cyber and information security go hand in hand, I chose to study both in a Double Major programme to gain knowledge and increase my opportunities in both fields.

My efforts have paid off, and my Bachelor’s Degree education has enabled me to develop essential skills related to my work. I would recommend students take up Double Majors to increase their employability and expand their job options.

Having worked for 15 years, I aspired to continue improving myself and to remain relevant as a HR professional in this competitive employment climate. As I often strive to do my best, I felt that acquiring a Double Major would be a good choice. As such, I decided to study a Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management and Management Degree programme with Murdoch University as they are a renowned world-class institution that offers various facilities and study-support services that aid my education.

Being a working mum of 4 who juggles a full-time career with part-time studies wasn’t easy, especially when I had to reschedule my business trips to not conflict with my lessons. However, the flexible study schedules made it easier for me to manage my commitments. I also appreciate the supportive and professional lecturers who provided helpful study materials to students. They are professionals in their fields and shared real business examples that helped us to apply to our work.

Following the completion of my Degree, I found more employment opportunities in the Human Resource field, moving from the Engineering sector to Oil and Gas. This eventually culminated in my current role with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) as Divisional Head in HR Shared Services, where I manage a team of professionals to provide HR expertise to the university.

I find that the programme has improved my job performance overall. The additional management specialisation complements my background as a HR professional, expanding the scope of my understanding from human resources to business as a whole.

With its recognition and established reputation, I do recommend Murdoch University. I believe that students should consider its Double Major Degree programmes as they are an optimal time investment that ensures you get the best out of your studies.

Benjamin Choo

Benjamin Choo is a lecturer, a professional emcee, and a winner of the Murdoch University Medallist Commendation Award. Despite having achieved much in both his studies and career, Benjamin remains grounded in doing his best for all the roles he plays.

A firm believer of giving back, including to the schools which he felt had provided him the foundation to build on his skills, Benjamin never shies away from calls to help at hosting school events despite his highly-packed schedule. He’s even the emcee for Murdoch University’s graduation ceremonies in Singapore! He shared how he made it through University with an enviable GPA, “I was motivated to make my parents proud so I studied hard, put in extra effort to do my readings and just kept going.”

Beyond hard work, Benjamin also credited his lecturers for imparting important ‘survival’ skillsets when he was pursuing his Double Majors in Communications & Media Studies and Public Relations. “From how to study smartly, to relevant applications of knowledge to real life situations, I find all these very useful even as the communication industry changes fast. More importantly, I’ve gained the ability to analyse and think creatively.”

Now a lecturer himself at Temasek Polytechnic teaching public speaking, we asked him for a quick lesson on better presentation. He said, “You don’t have to be a good speaker to be a good public presenter. Your ability to connect with the audience starts from knowing your materials. Prepare, practice and repeat. The more you put yourself out there, the better you’ll get.”

Norhuda Binte Zainal

When it comes to success, some might feel that one’s grades determine their place on the corporate ladder. Others argue that attitude and grit are the better predictors of success.

Norhuda Zainal’s story certainly proves the latter.

Not to be outdone by her financial circumstances, Norhuda worked hard and eventually secured a job with Singapore Airlines (SIA) as a Corporate Sales and Service Officer. After 4 years with SIA, Norhuda came across an opportunity to assume greater responsibilities. Unfortunately, her aspiration was hampered by her lack of qualifications.

“I wanted to be more qualified so that I could climb the career ladder in my current company, gain more knowledge, and earn a better salary. This would help me secure my future.”

To achieve this, Norhuda knew that she needed a Degree from a distinguished University recognised by employers in Singapore. Wanting a shorter education span for quicker career progress, she chose Murdoch University at Kaplan.

“Murdoch University at Kaplan is a reputable and student-centric University which offers an extensive range of programmes with flexibility that suits my work schedule,” she explained.

Today, Norhuda takes pride in being a Murdoch University undergraduate, majoring in Human Resource Management and Management. She shared how the Degree has helped her gain confidence, and bolstered her knowledge and competitiveness in the workforce, enabling her to perform her job better.

“While my Degree in Human Resource Management is not directly relevant to my current role, it was nevertheless a worthwhile experience. I acquired a broad set of transferable skills such as how to better communicate with customers, manage difficult situations, and develop strategies to improve the overall quality of the organisation. These skills enabled me to better perform my duties as a Corporate Sales and Service officer.”

“Embarking on my Murdoch University Double Major Degree has also boosted my confidence. It has been a major challenge juggling my full-time job with part time studies, but I am glad I took it up. I have matured significantly through the course of my studies from managing my workload while ensuring that deadlines from both my work and studies were met. Upon graduating, I aim to take on a position of greater seniority and responsibility relevant to my course of study, so that I can put into practice what I have studied and get a salary increment.”

Norhuda is an example of someone who did not let her past determine her future. Despite her hectic work schedule, she chose to stretch herself by enrolling in Murdoch University. She knows that the accreditations, knowledge, and life skills gained from her university experience would position her for greater success in the future.

Ashley Kwok

With the bar continually rising, I chose to remain competitive by enhancing my knowledge base with this Double Major to meet new challenges. Upon graduating with a Diploma in Environmental Sciences from Republic Polytechnic, I chose to pursue my Double Major Degree at Murdoch University. It was a perfect combination that helped me hone my management skills as well as deepen my understanding of the tourism and events sector.

The deep-dive into these two areas has benefited me in breadth and depth across multiple disciplines, and has built my confidence to exercise sound judgement in real-life situations. My studies at Murdoch have given me a fresh pair of lenses to view tourism beyond sight-seeing. Through the lessons, I began to understand how overcrowding can hinder locals from carrying out their daily routines, leading to tensions between tourists and locals.

I am glad to say that the programme has propelled me in my career. In my current role as a Human Resources Officer overseeing performance grading, promotions and career development, the Degree’s emphasis on lateral thinking has inspired me to implement in-demand training courses for staff to upgrade their knowledge and skills. Additionally, my Degree has set me up for career progression from Career Development Officer to Performance & Career Development Officer, opening up more opportunities overseas.

Fuelled by my belief that education is pivotal in making us adaptable to the changing times, I strongly recommend Murdoch University for its commitment to high standards of teaching and student support, assured by a Dean in Singapore who oversees all educational aspects. Most of all, I credit my lecturers who always go the extra mile to provide professional advice, for where I am today.

Joy Edith Lucas

Army Engineer (Ammunition), Singapore Armed Forces
Bachelor of Commerce in International Business
Murdoch University Graduate (2018)

How far can a former ITE student go? Quite a distance, as Joy Edith Lucas shows.

The 29-year-old, who left ITE with a Higher Nitec in Business Administration, is looking forward to an exciting and promising career after graduating from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business.

“I wanted a recognised degree that would give me an edge over others, and Murdoch has enabled me to do so,” said Joy, an Army Engineer (Ammunition) with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

Joy plays a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness of the armed forces. She maintains the ammunition stockpile, and performs inspections, transportation, and surveillance of all ammunition in the army, air force and navy.

The knowledge and skills gained from her degree has helped her immensely in her work, even winning her an important two-month stint overseas, as well as job offers from two large banks.

She elaborated: “Having a second role in the army recruitment team, I was able to apply the management and marketing knowledge I learned in my job.

“I have many national servicemen from different nationalities working under me. Thanks to the module International Management, I could better manage their expectations by learning how to give them the right incentives. Additionally, the module Organisational Theory and Behaviour provided me exceptional insights on how to manage my subordinates and to better understand them from a professional standpoint.”

In late 2017, Joy was sent on an overseas military exercise to New Zealand for two months. On top of being the ammunition technician, she was tasked to foster cordial relations with the New Zealand Defence force. Joy believes that her deployment was in part due to the knowledge and exposure gained through her International Business degree.

For her outstanding work and dedication, Joy received the Good Service medal from SAF as well as the Commander’s coin for her contribution to the overseas mission.

Looking back at her lessons at Murdoch, she recalled: “The degree programme is very varied and fast-paced, and the interactive teaching system made learning interesting and engaging. I never felt like dozing off during classes because the lecturers made it really fun!

“Knowing how recognised and acclaimed Murdoch University is made me so much more confident in the degree that I was taking. And indeed, my International Business degree has given me an edge over a lot of my peers as I have more career options. I was offered jobs in various positions in multinational companies, including positions at two major banks here. I am excited to see how high my degree will bring me to.”